We’ve designed our new membership to be the ultimate key to the gardens. Whether you’re a local adventurer or a family looking for the perfect weekend escape, here is why you’ll want to join our membership.

Unlimited Exploration

The best part of membership? Unlimited visits. For 12 months from the date of purchase, you can drop in as often as you like during our regular open season (April–December). Whether it’s a quick weekday wander or a full day of family fun, the gates are always open for you. Please note that a booking is still required, but your unique code allows you to book again and again!

The Perks (There are lots of them!)

Being a member isn’t just about entry; it’s about the extra magic. Here’s what you get:

• Bring the Whole Crew: Invite up to 5 guests per visit and get 10% off their tickets when you book together.
• Eat & Shop for Less: Enjoy 10% off at the Corner Café, the Gift Shop, and even the Saddle Room Restaurant and White Goose Pizzeria.
• Exclusive Event Access: Get first dibs and special discounts on selected ticketed events throughout the year.
• Stay in Style: Keep an eye out for our member-only offers on Tupgill Park cottages and B&B rooms.

It Pays for Itself

We like to keep things simple: if you visit just three times in a year, your membership has already paid for itself.

• Adults: £57
• Seniors: £54
• Children: £51

Already visited us recently?

If you’ve visited in the last 30 days and realised you’re not ready for the adventure to end, you can actually deduct the cost of your original ticket from your new membership! Just enter your booking reference at checkout.

Ready to start your year of discovery? Head over to our Membership Page to grab yours today. We can’t wait to see you back in the gardens (again, and again, and again!).

There is a special kind of magic that lives at the Forbidden Corner. It hides in the very woodwork of the building. Last week, we were in the attic sorting things out, and we found that some magic had crept into our vintage typewriter, which is heavy, ink-stained, and faintly smells of adventures past.

We decided to bring it down and see what the magic can do.

Introducing: The Monthly Dispatch

Starting this month, our enchanted typewriter will be churning out a monthly newsletter. Think of it as a parchment letter delivered with the speed of a magical lightning bolt. Inside each edition, you’ll find:

• Whispers & News: The latest updates from our world, freshly typed and magically transmitted.
• The Monthly Look-Back: A highlight of the moments that made us smile.
• Secret Spoils: Exclusive offers and discounts for our loyal subscribers.
• The Enigma: A monthly riddle to sharpen your mind from the Grand Wizard Stoln Cairngorm. (Warning: some riddles may require a bit of lateral thinking, and he doesn’t give us the answers until the following month, so we are scratching our heads, too)

A Quest to the Forbidden Corner

Every subscriber on our list will be entered into a prize draw to win a family ticket to The Forbidden Corner. If you’ve never been, imagine a place where the statues tell secrets, and the way to go is never quite so obvious.

No spam, no fluff, just pure wonder.

Only once a month, we will send you our newsletter, in time for you to take advantage of the month ahead.

Subscribe below to receive the magical mail!

We’re offering an Early Bird 10% Discount on all standard visits for the entire year ahead! Whether you’re planning a sunny spring outing or a cosy autumn weekend, now is the time to get it on the calendar.

The Details

• The Deal: 10% off your booking.
• Travel Dates: Valid for visits between March 28th and December 20th, 2026.
• Booking Window: You must book before the clock strikes midnight on February 28th.

Our 2026 Calendar at a Glance

To help you plan your trip, keep these scheduling notes in mind:

• Peak Season: We are open throughout the week from March through October.
• Late Season: In November and December, we shift to weekends only, perfect for a quick winter day out.
• Exclusions: Please note that this promotion applies to standard visits and does not include tickets for our special seasonal events, such as “The Forgotten Corner.”

How to Claim Your Discount

Saving on your next visit is simple. Head over to our booking page, pick your dates, tickets needed and enter the following code at checkout to apply 10% off the whole thing:

PROMO CODE: FCFEB26

Don’t wait too long, this offer vanishes at the end of February! We can’t wait to see you back here for another incredible season.

The decorations are coming down, the last remnants of tinsel have been swept away, and the festive songs have been replaced with our usual playlist. Yet, even as we move into the New Year, the warmth of this past Christmas season is still glowing brightly here.

We have just wrapped up what can only be described as a truly magical few weeks. We always love Christmas, but this year felt extra special. The atmosphere was exciting, and the laughter filled the air. Seeing so many happy faces, from toddlers to grandparents, reminded us exactly why we do what we do. It was a season of pure joy, and we enjoyed every single second of hosting you.

Santa and his elf drop off a present for the Woodsman

One of the highlights of the month was definitely our Christmas Quiz Trail. It was wonderful seeing families bundled up in hats and scarves, clutching clue sheets in hand, as they explored the grounds with such determination!

But the real star of the gardens was, of course, our resident “reindeer,” Folly. For those of you who managed to track them down, you know that Folly (our wonderfully enthusiastic team member in a fantastic costume) was enjoying themselves in St Cuthbert’s, ready with a mischievous wave or a hoof-bump for the successful explorers. The delight of all when Folly was spotted was absolutely priceless; both kids and adults were in hysterics.

Folly the Reindeer in St Cuthbert’s Reindeer Stables

However, the pinnacle of the Christmas magic was the enchanting journey to Santa’s Grotto. We didn’t want it to just be a visit; we wanted it to be an experience from start to finish.

The adventure began with meeting the keeper of the most important book in the world: Peppermint the Elf. Peppermint took their job very seriously, diligently checking everyone was on the “Nice List.” (We are delighted to report that we didn’t have a single Naughty List visitor!)

Once approved by Peppermint, guests were given the warmest of welcomes by Mrs Claus, who ushered families into the cosy Grotto itself to visit with Santa. Watching the children’s eyes widen as they stepped inside was the definition of Christmas magic.

We would like to extend a massive thank you to everyone who visited us this December. Thank you for bringing your energy, your smiles, and your festive spirit. You made our Christmas season unforgettable, and we are already dreaming up ways to make next year even more magical.

Happy New Year to you all!

Santa, Mrs Claus and Peppermint played our board game